The African Peoples Movement (APM) presidential candidate, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has identified improved security as a major priority in his proposed agenda to reset Nigeria, promising to harness Plateau State’s tourism potential, expand its economy and create employment opportunities for youths.
Makinde made the pledge on Monday during the flag-off of the Makinde-Daura 2027 presidential campaign in Jos, Plateau State, where he called on Nigerians to support the party’s proposed alternative leadership.
He said Plateau’s tourism industry could attract more visitors and stimulate economic growth if security challenges were addressed, noting that improved security would also create opportunities for businesses and young people.
The APM presidential candidate urged party members and supporters to take the campaign message to their respective polling units, stressing that elections are won at the grassroots level.
He also called for a national reset, insisting that Nigeria must work for everyone, including future generations. Makinde further accused the current administration of adopting ideas contained in his party’s research agenda.
The National Chairman of APM, Yusuf Mamman Dantalle, described the party’s 2027 campaign as a mission to restore peace, harmony and economic prosperity, lamenting the persistent loss of lives resulting from insecurity, particularly in Plateau State.
Dantalle stressed that victims of violence die as Nigerians, irrespective of their religious or political affiliations, urging citizens to reject religious divisions and political manipulation.
He maintained that no religion supports the killing of innocent people and called on supporters to spread the party’s message of peace and national unity across their communities.
Similarly, the Deputy Director-General (Operations) of the Makinde-Daura 2027 Presidential Campaign Organisation, Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, assured Plateau residents that security would be a top priority under an APM-led government.
Aziegbemi described Plateau as the heart of Nigeria, arguing that the state’s stability was crucial to the country’s overall wellbeing.
He acknowledged the displacement of more than 200 communities, youth unemployment and economic hardship, attributing the difficulties facing Nigerians to government policies rather than laziness.
The APM campaign official promised that the party would prioritise security and address the challenges confronting Plateau residents if elected.
In his remarks, the party’s vice-presidential candidate, Alhaji Lawal Musa Daura, solicited the support of Plateau residents, recalling the state’s historical reputation for peace, tranquillity and hospitality.
Daura expressed concern that insecurity had affected the state’s reputation, adding that the campaign was committed to setting a new agenda aimed at restoring peace and stability in Plateau and Nigeria.
He also appreciated supporters from the state’s 17 local government areas for attending the campaign flag-off and urged them to work collectively towards achieving the party’s objectives in the 2027 general elections.
